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Celebrating our volunteers
At Caring Together, we are delighted to have a wonderful volunteer team. Our team is currently made up of 43 dedicated people who give their time and talents tirelessly to support carers. Their roles vary widely from Listening Ear volunteers to young carer group volunteers to providing IT support. We are grateful to have such […]
Read more...Call for research participants – dementia care
Researchers from the University of Kent are looking for study participants to help them to understand how well social care services support people living with dementia and their family and friends, who support them. Who is the research for? People living in England who are a family member or friend of someone living with dementia, […]
Read more...Call for participants – study into Parkinson’s
Mridhula Murali and the research team at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, are investigating how speech may change over time for people with Parkinson’s. Who do the researchers need? 40 people diagnosed with Parkinson’s who are over 35 years of age and speak fluent English. They must also have changes in their speech and must have access […]
Read more...Virtual balloon festive fun raises money for carers
Virtual balloon racing festive fun was had on Christmas Day, in aid of supporting carers looking after a family member or friend. With each balloon sold, we have raised over £700. This will go towards supporting carers looking after a family member or friend in communities across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. This means that we […]
Read more...Caring Together providing free support for carers to attend COVID-19 vaccinations
We are providing tailored support to help people looking after a family member or friend, so they and the person they care for can get to their appointment for the coronavirus vaccination. Miriam Martin, Caring Together chief executive, said, “It is important that people who are elderly, have health conditions or play essential roles in […]
Read more...Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough – support available
In response to the latest government rules, Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough have updated their guide to their service provision. Due to the current restrictions some services have been modified or are not available, but a wide range of support is still available. You can read full details on the current situations with regards to […]
Read more...Peterborough United Foundation awarded Carer Friendly Tick
Peterborough United Foundation have been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Community, in recognition of their work to identify and support carers. Gill Wignall, Peterborough United Foundation CEO, said: “We are extremely proud of being awarded the Carer Friendly Tick Award. It is important to us, at Peterborough Utd Foundation, as it recognises […]
Read more...Successful hamper appeal brings joy to carers
We are grateful to all of those who generously donated to our 2020 hamper appeal which went towards giving a Christmas hamper and other seasonal foods and goodies to young carers and their families. Working in partnership with Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, who pledged to match any donations made to the campaign and […]
Read more...Caring Together support for carers to attend COVID-19 vaccinations
At Caring Together we know how important it is that people looking after a family member or friend get the coronavirus vaccination. We also know it can be very difficult for carers* and those they care for to be able to go to appointments for a range of reasons. This could be due to transport, […]
Read more...Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bank holiday service
Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are open during the festive period, including New Year’s Day. Whilst services will be delivered on minimal staffing, Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s phone lines and responsive services are available each day and messages checked frequently. See details below for Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s support helplines: Service Contact details […]
Read more...Inside news December 2020
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Read more...Christmas cuppa for carers
Mobilise are running a Christmas Day ‘Virtual Cuppa’ at 11am Christmas morning for those who care for a family member or friend. It aims to provide a small moment of respite and connection in the day. They are welcoming anybody who could do with some company. It will be over Zoom, so if you fancy […]
Read more...Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh is open for applications
Do you care for a family member or friend who deserves a garden make over? Do you know someone who has given up their time for others, faced challenging times or could considered an un-sung hero? ‘Love Your Garden’ with Alan Titchmarsh, is an ITV initiative which awards deserving and inspirational people by treating them […]
Read more...Digital transformation – putting people at the centre of what we do
At Caring Together we provide information and advice, run services in our local communities and campaign so that carers have choices. In 2018 we recognised that, to help and support carers and the people they care for in the ways we wanted to, we needed to change. The systems we had at that time meant […]
Read more...Caring Together volunteer recognised by Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire
One of Caring Together’s team of volunteers, Rylan Ray, who was a young carer and now contributed to Caring Together as a volunteer, has received personal congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Julie Spence OBE QPM DL in recognition of his years of dedicated charity work. In the card she wrote, “As Her Majesty […]
Read more...What comes next – our impact report
Our impact report for 2019/20 is available to read now. The time for change. In our trustees’ annual report 2018/19 we were not shy about our ambitions to help more carers and the changes that were needed to do so during the year. Because it is urgent. Because the need is growing. And because carers […]
Read more...Contacting us during Christmas and New Year
We want to make you aware of the hours when you can contact us through the Christmas and New Year period. This includes through calling our helpline on 0345 241 0954. Our opening hours are changed on the following days: Thursday 24 December – 9am-4pm (closing one hour early) Friday 25 December – closed Monday […]
Read more...Opportunities for carers through Caring Together
There are a range of activities and events on the way for carers. See details below including how you can sign up to get involved. Help to reduce stress if you look after someone with dementia In January, Don’t Tone Alone will be running their next set of Mindfulness and Enerchi courses for carers supporting […]
Read more...Self-care session for female carers
At Caring Together we are working to ensure that all carers looking after a family member or friend are able to get the support that they need and are entitled to. We know that there are some communities where carers are less likely to know about or access support. As part of our on-going work with […]
Read more...Caring Together joins coalition for young people
We are pleased to announce that we are now a member of a coalition for young people – the ‘Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition’. Set up by Sir Norman Lamb and Norfolk Community Foundation, this aims to bring together organisations to work together to support children and young people and their mental wellbeing. […]
Read more...Help to reduce stress if you look after someone with dementia
In January, Don’t Tone Alone will be running their next set of Mindfulness and Enerchi courses for carers supporting someone living with dementia. You can sign up now to get involved. There has been really positive feedback from carers who took part in the first set of courses including: “The sessions have been extremely useful. […]
Read more...Online Exercise classes for carers
Are you a carer after some self-care, to keep fit and relax? Don’t Tone Alone CIC are providing a free online exercise class for carers on Wednesday evenings. This will be a stretch and relaxation class based on the feedback carers have provided. It is felt that this will be the perfect compliment to any […]
Read more...Great Yarmouth Charter Academy awarded Carer Friendly Tick
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy have been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Education in recognition of their work to identify and support carers. Tracie Derry who is operational designated safeguarding lead at the school, said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded the Young Carers Tick Award – Education, which reiterates how we […]
Read more...Christmas hampers for carers – show your support for those looking after a loved one
We are teaming up with local business, Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, with an appeal to help people looking after family members this Christmas. You can get involved and make a difference. We are asking people to donate £25 towards hampers, and other seasonal food and goodies that will be given to young carers […]
Read more...Join the conversation – what issues are important for parents and carers?
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust are asking for parents and carers to join in the conversation in understanding what health issues are important to them during this COVID-19 pandemic? The trust run online parent/carer working together groups every 8 weeks and, if you look after a family member or friend, would like you to join […]
Read more...New ‘Think Delirium’ initiative launched for carers and families
A new initiative, Think Delirium, has been launched by AgeSpace.org to raise awareness and provide information on delirium. Delirium is state of mental confusion and a condition which can often be confused with signs of dementia, and can be missed by families and care professionals. The condition can be caused by other health conditions including urinary […]
Read more...You can help carers get the support they need this Carers Rights Day
This year’s Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 26 November. It is an important opportunity to make more carers aware of their rights, help them know how to get the support available to them, and to raise awareness of the needs of carers. Caring Together, a charity that supports carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk […]
Read more...Inside news for carers – Carers Rights Day 2020 special edition
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Read more...NEON want to hear about your mental health experiences
Do you care for someone experiencing mental health issues? Many of the stories you can access in the NEON Trial show the power of your love and support. NEON have an interactive website where you can read recovery stories. They are looking for more people who are over the age of 18, living in England, […]
Read more...Support for carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
If you look after a family member or friend in the Cambridgeshire or Peterborough area there is support available for you. Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council commission a range of services for carers. For Carers Rights Day, which is on Thursday 26 November, they have produced a video hosted by Helen Duncan. In […]
Read more...Guide to Peterborough City Hospital for carers
If you are a carer knowing what to expect, and the support available to you and the person you look after, if they go into hospital can be very valuable. Peterborough City Hospital have a range of sources of information for carers. For Carers Rights Day on Thursday 26 November they have also produced a […]
Read more...Young carers in school – the value of good support
One of the fastest growing age groups of carers is young carers. This means that having the right support in schools is invaluable for first of all identifying young carers who may be helping to look after a brother, sister, parent or another family member. Magdalen Gates Primary School have the Carer Friendly Tick Award […]
Read more...Caring Together guide to carers’ rights
If you look after a family member or friend, it is important you understand your rights as a carer, and where you are able to access support when you need it. If you would like a PDF of this information please click here to download a copy of our carers rights guide [PDF, 73kB] Right […]
Read more...Carers Rights Day – How Fosters Solicitors are working to support carers
This year Carers Rights Day is being held on Thursday 26th November. The national awareness day aims to ensure carers are aware of their rights and know where they can access help and support, as well as helping to highlight to the wider public the needs of carers. In May 2020 Fosters Solicitors were proud […]
Read more...Support available for adult sibling carers
Growing up with a disabled brother or sister can be a complicated and challenging experience – you are not alone. Are you an adult carer of a sibling in need of support? Many adult siblings juggle multiple responsibilities, feel isolated and need support in their sibling role. Read our information and advice for adult siblings […]
Read more...Carers Rights Day 2020 – Employment Law
On the 26th November as part of Carers Rights Day 2020 a range of organisations across the UK are joining together to raising awareness and understanding of the rights of carers, people who look after a family member or friend, and the support available to them. One of the ways Caring Together work with other […]
Read more...Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Carers Magazine Issue 21 – December 2020-February 2021
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Read more...My role as a care worker – Lydia
At Caring Together we are extremely proud of the homecare service we offer and the way our staff provide such a valued service to so many families. “Just being there so that a family can have a break, is very important. I would highly recommend this job if you’ve got a good heart, if you […]
Read more...Help carers health trainers take shape
A new service for carers to help and support them in making positive lifestyle changes to benefit their health is on the way. If you are a carer, Everyone Health, who will be delivering this service, want you to help them shape the service they deliver. The type of the things they would like to hear […]
Read more...Peterborough College’s work to support carers recognised
Peterborough College have had their activities to identify and support young adult carers recognised by the awarding of the Carer Friendly Tick Award – Education. Colleges and universities have an important role to play in identifying and supporting carers, people who look after a family member or friend. The college has shown how it is […]
Read more...Carer’s card – be identified as a carer
The What If? card has been available for a few years but we have now made it dual purpose – it has become a carer’s card too. Having a carer’s card tells people working in shops, GP surgeries, pharmacies and other places that you are a carer. Our head of carer services Andy McGowan explained […]
Read more...Helping carers with Saturday support
We recently introduced new Saturday appointments that carers can book for one-to-one advice. These carer clinic sessions are held on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month, with carers able to book appointments of 50 minutes from 10am – 1pm. If you are a carer these clinics give you the opportunity to receive one-to-one support […]
Read more...Inside news November 2020
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Read more...Have your say on NHS mental health services in Norfolk
Have you used NHS mental health services in Norfolk during the last 12 months? Healthwatch Norfolk are wanting to hear your views and experiences of services provided by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Whether your experience was positive, negative, or just as you expected, Healthwatch Norfolk want to hear about it, so that public […]
Read more...Have your say on learning disability and autism support services
Are you someone living with a disability or autism or are caring for a family member or friend in the East of England? The NHS England’s Learning Disability and Autism team are providing online sessions to hear your views on the services they provide. Find out more on the key dates below:
Read more...Family advice available with Just One Norfolk
Family advice and support is available with Just One Norfolk who are here for Norfolk families going through tough times. Just One Norfolk are funded by Norfolk County Council and offer support services for children’s health and wellbeing. Their website is full of resources to help families in need, particularly helpful in providing advice and […]
Read more...Carers Rights Day fun morning for carers in Norfolk and Waveney
Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney are inviting carers in their area to get involved in their fun activities happening on the morning of Thursday 26th November 2020, Carers Rights Day. You can join them on Zoom from 10.30am-12.30pm for: prize bingo prize countdown mystery puzzle prize quiz and more! You will need one of their […]
Read more...Help hidden carers get the support they need
While the latest measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus affect us all, they have an added impact on people looking after a family member or friend. We want people to act now to help minimise the impact the latest measures have on carers and the people they look after. Earlier this year we found […]
Read more...You can race to win a £500 prize or iPad with Caring Together
Caring Together are offering you the chance to join the action with a virtual balloon race where you have the chance to win prizes and support carers at the same time. The balloons launch on Christmas Day with race software using live weather data to determine the progress of each balloon. So, once you have […]
Read more...Arthur Rank Hospice – Asian community engagement survey
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity are consulting to understand the needs, and preferences, for palliative, end-of-life care, and support of the Asian community in Cambridgeshire. They are working to inform their future activities and put the findings into practice to improve their outreach and access to services. Their aim is to provide services equally for everyone. […]
Read more...Call to make Carer’s Allowance fairer for carers
Carers UK, Caring Together and 73 other organisations representing carers, disabled adults and children, and older people, have joined together to amplify their previous call on the Government to recognise the financial impact COVID-19 continues to have on people caring round the clock for family members and friends. Today, 3rd November, marks four months since […]
Read more...Christmas cards in aid of carers
Thank you to all of you who have already bought our Christmas cards and don’t forget that you can still buy from our selection with every pack sold helping carers. We are pleased to see such a positive response to our selection of Christmas cards this year. Jackie Tevlin, carer said: ““As a carer for my husband […]
Read more...Carer-Friendly Neighbourhood project launched
We are pleased to be working closely with five GP practices within the Cambridge City’s Primary Care Network (PCN) to be delivering the Carer-Friendly Neighbourhood Project. The five GP practices include Arbury Road, Bottisham Medical Practice, East Barnwell Health Centre, Nuffield Road Surgery and York Street Surgery. They are working with us to become more […]
Read more...Age UK research shows impact of the pandemic on our older population
Age UK has published new research showing how crushingly hard day to day life has been for millions of older people during the pandemic and how important it is that we support our older population through the winter. With a new lockdown about to start Caring Together is urging people looking after a friend or […]
Read more...Music and reading for people with dementia and their carers
We recently had a speaker from the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research (Anglia Ruskin University) at our Shelford Hub and there was interest in the type music and reading programmes mentioned. There is now a piece of research being done on the effects of music and reading activities for people living with dementia and […]
Read more...Hope project helps parent carers
Caring Together was recently able to support more than 100 parents of children with autism from across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk to go through the Hope programme. And we are really pleased to see the feedback on the course showing how beneficial it was to the parents. The Hope programme was an online six-session self-management […]
Read more...Taking to the skies for carers
Our latest group of fundraisers have taken part inf a skydive to raise money to support carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. They made their jumps at North London Skydiving Centre in Chatteris this weekend and loved the experience. Nicky Newton, fundraising manager, said, “The fundraisers have all absolutely loved the experience of the skydive. […]
Read more...Healthwatch report shines light on COVID health and care struggles
The final report from Healthwatch Cambridgeshire’s three-month COVID survey has been published today (22 October 2020). “Your care during COVID” has highlighted the health and care struggles of some of the most disadvantaged in our communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The survey aimed to find out how changes to health and care services were affecting […]
Read more...Making people smile – Lydia’s role as a care worker
Lydia Parsons explains why she makes a difference as a care worker with Caring Together and why she loves her job, “Every time he sees me he’s got this big smile.” Watch her talk about her role here. You can find out more about our latest care worker vacancies by going to: https://www.caringtogether.org/about-us/join-our-team/vacancies
Read more...Give your views – palliative care needs
The University of Surrey is carrying out research which aims to improve the support for older people living with severe frailty and their families. The focus of the research is on those who have complex care needs and who depend on other people in order to live their daily lives, to enable them to have […]
Read more...#TeamTogether returning to skies for carers
A second group of the #TeamTogether brave fundraisers are due to take to the skies this weekend on Sunday 25 October to raise money to support carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. Having had their skydive cancelled previously due to bad weather they will be having their fingers crossed for better conditions at the North […]
Read more...Free online craft courses available
Are you a carer and looking to get creative and make new friends? Craft4Smiles C.I.C are building a mixed media crafting community across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. They have recently launched their live on-line courses and these are available to people looking after a family member or friend. Places are limited. To find out more call […]
Read more...Free NHS health checks available
Free NHS health checks are available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for people aged between 40 and 74. The checks take between 20 to 30 minutes and are designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or dementia. The check also provides you with advice to help you consider ways […]
Read more...Love to move free online sessions available now
Are you a carer for someone with dementia, or other form of disability? These sessions could help a family member or friend you are caring for. Love to Move is a seated movement programme to music and is great for all ages and abilities. It is especially beneficial to those living with Dementia and Parkinson’s. […]
Read more...Free football sessions for young people at Peterborough United Foundation
Are you a parent carer of a child, or parent of a young carer aged 6-16? If you are in the Peterborough area, Peterborough United Foundation are offering free football sessions to children and young people. The sessions running are: PAN Disability Football for 6-16 year olds, 5.30-6.30pm Mondays, Nene Valley Community Centre, Sugar Way, PE2 9RE PL […]
Read more...Caring behind closed doors – six months on
Carers UK have published a report, Caring Behind Closed Doors: 6 months on, which looks at the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unpaid carers, and is based on the experiences of over 5,900 current and former carers. The report reveals the majority of carers are desperately worried about how they will continue to […]
Read more...Supporting people with grief and bereavement
A virtual festival about love and loss, helping to provide support for peopel with bereavement is to be held. The Good Grief Festival is being held online from 30 October to 1 November, and is free to attend. If you are a carer or have cared for a loved one and have experienced bereavement, there […]
Read more...Funding to ensure carers continue to receive support
We are very grateful to have received a gift from the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust from their Charity Survival Fund. The money is to ensure the sustainability of Caring Together, to help our charity be more resilient through the challenges of the coronavirus crisis and able to continue to deliver our core work supporting […]
Read more...Help for schools to identify and support young carers
There are many challenges that are facing young people in our schools at this time. But for those who have a role in looking after a family member there are even more demands on them that need recognising so the right support can be given. Without this support young carers can reach crisis point, with their education, physical health and mental health all affected. This is even […]
Read more...World Mental Health Day and carers
Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. At Caring Together we know that looking after a family member or friend can be hard and that the opportunity to talk to one of our trained volunteers on the phone about the things that matter to you as a carer can make a big difference. That is […]
Read more...Half term sessions – helping young carers build skills for their career goals
There is still time for young carers to sign up for a range of sessions to be held this half term. As a network partner of Carers Trust, we are able to offer individual young adult carers aged 16+ spaces on these virtual employability workshops that they are organising with professionals from one of their […]
Read more...My role as a care worker – Christine
At Caring Together we are extremely proud of the homecare service we offer and the way our staff provide such a valued service to so many families. “Caring is a profession you’ll find rewarding. When you come home and you’ve finished your day’s work, you know that you have done something that has made a […]
Read more...Online carers clinics – get one-to-one advice
We know that for carers, the need for information and support doesn’t stop at 5pm on a Friday. So in addition to adding more resources and information for carers to our website (with an online carers directory in the pipeline), and with our Listening Ear service able to provide some telephone support during evenings, from […]
Read more...My role as a care worker – Lizzy
At Caring Together we are extremely proud of the homecare service we offer and the way our staff provide such a valued service to so many families. “As a care worker I help vulnerable people manage their daily activities. “The relationships that I build with clients are so valuable!” – Lizzy, Caring Together care worker. […]
Read more...Could you make a difference? Clare explains her role with Caring Together
The volunteer team at Caring Together is growing steadily as we expand the services we can offer to carers. We caught up with one of our newest volunteers, Clare, to talk about her role and why she volunteers with Caring Together. How long have you volunteered with Caring Together? I signed up to volunteer with […]
Read more...Practical support to relieve pressure on carers
We know being a carer can be hard and leads to a range of difficult situations. The coronavirus crisis has increased the pressures that carers face, which is why we have a range of services available to help. These include different ways to offer carers to take breaks, help with planning for emergencies and support […]
Read more...Could you be a patient partner as part of a focus group
The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust which runs Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital is looking patient partners to contribute and attend a focus group. The role of the focus group The Board of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are responsible for all aspects of the leadership of the […]
Read more...Successful young carer awareness assemblies in schools
With schools returning for the start of the new term it was great to see our awareness team out and about at Martham Academy in Great Yarmouth. Belinda, from Caring Together’s awareness team, delivered twelve assemblies between Key Stage 1 and 2, using the young carers animation for schools, which forms part of the resources […]
Read more...Support available for parents and carers of children with autism
Do you have a child with autism who is aged over 11? Would you like to share your experiences to support others and also get support from other people. There is support available to you online through Health Education England. You will be able to share your experiences of raising a child with autism, build […]
Read more...Free online courses available for carers
Bild have launched two new qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support, with a free places available. These places are for people who care for family members or carers who are employed directly by the person they support. The materials and resources are online and activities can be completed at times that work for the carer, and […]
Read more...Careers support for young carers – sign up for half-term sessions
A range of sessions on building confidence, gaining insight, and getting the right tools to reach your career goals are available to young carers this half term. As a network partner of Carers Trust, we are able to offer individual young adult carers aged 16+ spaces on these virtual employability workshops that they are organising […]
Read more...Bursary fund now open to help young carers with their education
Caring Together are delighted to announce that a support fund for young carers and young adult carers is now open. The COVID-19 Back to education bursary fund is designed to help reduce the educational impact of COVID-19. Young carers and young adult carers from Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk and Suffolk can apply for small grants to […]
Read more...Connecting carers in the community
Through the coronavirus crisis we have kept meeting with carers in a range of ways to ensure that they are able to stay in contact with people in ways that work for them. As well as digital group meetings and different types of one-to-one support, when restrictions have allowed, we have had small groups of […]
Read more...Share your thoughts on our homecare service
At Caring Together we are really proud of the homecare that we provide. We would like to be able to build our homecare service so that we can support even more carers and their families. We are asking people, including our customers and staff, to get involved and share their thoughts on what we currently […]
Read more...Virtual legal talks for carers
Carers are being invited to join free of charge virtual video talks being held by M2M Community Solicitors LLP. The talks each explain an area of law in a way to give people a clear understanding of it. And after each talk there is a time for anyone to ask questions. Where questions are of […]
Read more...Help to reduce stress if you look after someone with dementia
If you are a carer, particularly if you look after someone with Dementia, then you may well be interested in two online groups that have been receiving very good feedback from the carers who using them. These group run by Don’t Tone Alone are called: Mindfulness with dementia Enerchi And you can read details on […]
Read more...Helping carers get the flu vaccine
If you look after a family member or friend you are on the list of people that who are offered the flu vaccine free of charge on the NHS. The flu vaccine is given to people who: are 65 years old or older. have certain medical conditions. receive a carer’s allowance, or you’re the main […]
Read more...COVID-19 Back to education bursary fund
We are delighted to be able to offer a support fund for young carers and young adult carers to help reduce the educational impact of COVID-19. This grant programme is made possible thanks to funding from the United Grand Lodge of England, administered through the Masonic Charitable Foundation and the Provincial Grand Lodges of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk Freemasons. It means Caring Together can provide swift support […]
Read more...Taking to the skies for carers
A team of brave fundraisers took the skies on Saturday 12 September to raise money to support carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. The skydive took place at North London Skydiving Centre in Chatteris. The money raised will help us in what we do to support carers – people who look after a family member, partner […]
Read more...Recognising carer friendly organisations
Four more organisations have had their activities to identify and support carers recognised by the awarding of the Carer Friendly Tick. Milton Surgery (pictured) and Willingham Medical Practice, in Cambridgeshire have both achieved their Carer Friendly Tick – Health. In addition, Age Care Advice who work in Peterborough (Carer Friendly Tick – Communities) and East […]
Read more...Carers UK survey for carers – understanding pandemic impact
Carers UK have launched a new survey for carers to help understand how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of those who are caring for a family member or friend. Carers’ experiences offer vital evidence to understand what support carers need. The survey’s results will be used by Carers UK to influence Government […]
Read more...Better Health – Every Mind Matters: supporting children, young people and parents
New NHS-approved guidance from #EveryMindMatters, offers tips and advice for parents and carers on how to support children’s mental wellbeing. The past few months have been hard on everyone, including children and young people. But there are lots of things to do to support their wellbeing at this time. Head to http://www.everymindmatters.co.uk/ to find helpful […]
Read more...Call for research participants – dementia care
Researchers from the University of Kent are looking for study participants to help them to understand how well social care services support people living with dementia and their family and friends, who support them. Who is the research for? People living in England who are a family member or friend of someone living with dementia, […]
Read more...Caring for a family member with severe learning disabilities
Are you caring for a family member with severe learning disabilities who displays challenging behaviour? Would you like to connect with other family carers in similar situations? If so The Challenging Behaviour Foundation are running carer catch ups hosted on Zoom which are suitable for you! The first meeting date is below, these will then […]
Read more...Inside news September 2020
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Read more...Celebrating one hundred Christmas cards sold to support carers
Thank you to all of those who have already bought our Christmas cards. We are pleased to announce over one hundred sets have sold so far with all proceeds going to support carers in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk communities. The top sellers have been our ‘four candles’ and beautiful ‘Christmas donkey’ cards, but what are […]
Read more...Grant support available to families on lower incomes
Family Fund has received extra funding worth £10 million from the Department for Education to provide grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children in England this year. This emergency funding has been provided in response to the crisis presented by the Coronavirus pandemic and will help more parents and carers […]
Read more...Helping carers with back pain
You may have seen or been involved in some of the free online exercise classes Don’t Tone Alone CIC offered to unpaid carers from May 2020. Over this time period Don’t Tone Alone CIC was also able to reach out to carers who have benefitted from their services, and check in with their well-being. Listening […]
Read more...National Autistic Society – guide for parents on the return to school
The National Autistic Society have provided information for parents as they prepare their child for the transition back to school. You can view this at www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/coronavirus/education-and-schools/guidance/a-guide-for-parents. There are also other resources in the section at www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/coronavirus/education-and-schools/guidance If you are a teacher you may also want to see www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/coronavirus/education-and-schools/guidance/a-guide-for-teachers
Read more...Support for carers with applying for college, university or a job
If you are a carer aged 16+ (a young adult carer) who is looking at applying to go to college or university, or thinking about writing up your CV ready for job applications we are able to link you in to mentoring scheme. This scheme that is being offered through Carers Trust in partnership with […]
Read more...Return to school – helping young carers
The Children’s Society and Carers Trust are sharing a straightforward, no nonsense guide for schools to help with young carers returning to school They hope the advice and guidance this resource offer will help minimise the impact of Covid lockdown on a student young carer’s ability and motivation to reintegrate into full time education. Click […]
Read more...Do you need a listening ear?
We know that looking after a family member or friend can be hard. That is why we have our Listening Ear service which gives you as a carer the opportunity to talk to one of our trained volunteers on the phone about the things that matter to you. You may want to benefit from […]
Read more...Pedal power raises funds to support carers
We are pleased to celebrate everyone who took part in the MyPrudential Ride London Virtual event and the money raised so far with Caring Together to support carers of all ages in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. Bryony and Alex took part to raise money and support carers in your community, representing Caring Together. Both completed […]
Read more...Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Carers Magazine Issue 20 – September-November 2020
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Carers Magazine Issue 20.
Read more...Looking for a challenge? Skydive from 10,000 feet!
Sky diving is an unforgettable experience filled with wonder, fear and excitement. Why not add to all of those emotions with some pride in the fact that you are raising money for carers?
Read more...Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk to recruit new Trustees
Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk today announced a recruitment campaign for new Trustees for the charity.
Read more...Young Carers call out for votes to bag a share of bag fund
STEP Young Carers in Huntingdonshire and Peterborough are bidding to bag a massive cash boost from Tesco Bags of Help initiative.
Read more...iCare – Carer-fully selected news for you – July 2017
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Read more...Family Carers Celebrate Carers Week
Family carers have a chance to put themselves first for once and join in a host of fun events throughout Cambridgeshire to mark national Carers Week, 12-18 June.
Read more...A Celebration of Family Carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – Sharing the Caring 2017
Passionate dementia campaigner Tommy Whitelaw will share his experience as an unpaid carer for his mother at an event in Cambridge to mark National Carers Week (12-18 June).
Read more...iCare – Carer-fully selected news for you – May 2017
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Read more...iCare – Carer-fully selected news for you – March 2017
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Read more...iCare – Carer-fully selected news for you – February 2017
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Read more...Seven day access to GP services in Peterborough
Patients registered at all GP practices across Greater Peterborough can book appointments seven days a week. An extra 12,000 GP practice appointments have been offered since last September, made possible by extended health services which have just been secured for at least another year. As a result appointments can be made as late as […]
Read more...Carers Trust Cambridgeshire Registered Manager Sadie Andrews Scoops Top Care Award
The Registered Manager for Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Sadie Andrews, has been honoured with a top award in recognition of her outstanding work supporting people in need of professional care in their own home.
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